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Spill The Tea

4.2 (33 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Outdoor seating
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Dogs allowed

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Brisket, Tri Tip, Hot Links, Potato Salad and Cole Slaw
Jose Jorel B.

Have been craving bbq and glad we tried Spill The Tea. We had the brisket, tri tip, and a hot link with sides. The brisket and tri tip were very juicy, tender, flavorful and you can smell and taste the smokiness of the meat. Too bad we came late afternoon as they were out of sides. We will definitely be back to try their other offerings.

Pulled pork over mac & cheese and a side order of one rib and one hot link
Chris W.

Was craving barbecue and had driven by the spot a few times. I decided to come by today, man was I blown away. The spot has phenomenal service as a little mom pop five of one of those little barbecue spots in Texas. I ordered the pulled pork over mac & cheese and did not disappoint. Their barbecue sauce is not overpowering, and you can still taste the meat of the pulled pork. I also ordered one rib and a hot sausage the rib I pulled the meat off the bone with the fork. It is everything you want in a rib, not overly sauced just the right amount of smoke. The hot link is just as good with the right amount of kick and not overpowering spice. It served with grilled peppers and onions over the top. If you get it as a side item, this is by far one of my favorite hot links with a little bit of a lingering burn after you bite into it. This is by far one of the best barbecues I've had in a while is a definite competitor with others in the area. The ambience was great on this place and I felt warm and welcomed. This barbecue spot is definitely someplace. I enjoyed and felt welcomed the ribs like I said before we're amazing and overall the vibe was awesome. I like that. It is sit back away from all the hustle and bustle. It is definitely a secret little spot tucked away in San Carlos.

Ribs BBQ Plate
Gina T.

We ordered this before as a delivery order and my girls have been wanting to have it again. We were in the are and decided to go. First of all, the ribs were fall off the bone yummy goodness. The brisket is a crowd favorite and out of the 6 sides we can get. We got 4 Mac n cheese because my kids inhale it. Roberto the owner is the nicest. He brought out fresh muffins for us and some extra ribs since he saw the girls loved it. If you're looking to check out a new BBQ place, you have to try this place!

Micah S.

Food was ok, sauce was really good. I got the brisket it was a bit fatty. Coleslaw was great

Brisket Sandwich
David P.

Despite for a replacement for Emergency BBQ, I shouldn't be too demanding. I'll need to try it a few more times before I make any more definitive statements. Initial impressions were that the bbq is adequate but their focus might be more on delivery than anyone eating in. They keep the furniture and fixtures from Emergency and the Argentine food truck, but the plexiglass, breakfast focused condiments, and general cleanliness left me a bit concerned. They didn't have any extra bbq sauce out for those who need it. They served my order on a china plate and a fork, but I had to grab paper towels from one inside table, salt and pepper shakers from other tables. This told me they're not used to having many patrons eat in. (I don't usually use salt and pepper shakers, but the coleslaw was tasteless.) Menu on the wall was extensive, but with all the stock photos, and fast food restaurant fonts, it didn't seem they were really focused on foot traffic. My brisket sandwich was flavorful and tender including grilled onions. I'll give it another shot on takeout instead, but not great as a first impression.

Ribs BBQ Plate
Amitaabh M.

After a year or more of San Carlos being a BBQ desert (pour one out for 3 Pigs, Emergency BBQ and ECR's BBQ), we've finally got a spot that means business. The absolute showstopper? Ribs so tender they're basically falling off the bone before you even look at them. We're talking "why-do-they-even-give-you-a-knife" level of perfection. The brisket holds its own too, and the chef dropped by with jalapeño cornbread that'll make your grandma jealous. These folks smoke their meat for 18 hours - the kind of commitment we're looking for in our BBQ relationships. Finally, San Carlos has a BBQ joint worth writing home about TL;DR: Come for the ribs, stay for... more ribs. Bring napkins. Wear stretchy pants. Thank me later.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Brisket Sandwich
Chris L.

6.17.2025 Good sized brisket sandwich. $15. The owner and his son are nice folks. They hook it up with portion. Flavor is great. I've had the ribs too they're not bad. Outside seating is plentiful. Enjoy.

Fatty brisket meal with 2 sides of Mac and cheese and a strawberry Nutella crepe
Ashley W.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Would recommend coming to try this place! I wish I was hungrier to try more dishes. The brisket was very tender. The strawberry Nutella crepe hit the spot. The chef came out to say hi and ask if we wanted to try a Demi glaze sauce he was experimenting with. I'm usually disappointed by the Mac and cheese sides at bbq spots but I really liked that the Mac and cheese here did not have a grainy feel which probably means they used real cheese. My fiancé asked for the extra fatty pieces of brisket and they delivered although it's usually not that fatty at other bbq spots so he would have preferred more fat cut off before setting on the bbq.

Brisket
Christopher W.

I'm from Texas so I'm pretty picky about bbq. The brisket here is great. Nice smoke ring. Cooked low and slow for a long time the way it should be. Very juicy meat, even the leaner slices. Perfect smoke ring. Well seasoned. The people working there are all very nice too.

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I had a great time and tasty sandwich meal at Spill the Tea BBQ . I had a Tri- Tip sandwich at a reasonable price. The cook restaurant was very nice, and friendly. It made feel good about eating in a good restaurant. Very delicious food for a fair price. I highly recommend it.

Brisket BBQ Plate and Ribs BBQ Plate with garlic bread
Nancy C.

The food and service was great. Only downside was that the coleslaw and Mac & Cheese were a little on the dry side. Boyfriend wasn't a big fan of the bell peppers in the corn bread. It wasn't horrible, it was just meh. The brisket and ribs were really delicious, as was the potato salad and the beans! We'll definitely come back again when we're in town.

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Not legit bbq. Food wasn't made the day of, dried out and looked aged. You've been warned.

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3 months ago

I was craving bbq and I came across spill the tea bbq today. Their brisket was really good and there ribs ass well. I for sure recommend it

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8 months ago

The brisket here is to die for, so tender and juicy with the perfect outer bark. The ribs were quite excellent as well. We will return soon!

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I placed an online order, but then found this location closed during Friday working hours. My purchase was refunded a few days later.

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Just popped in while running errands. The people were very sweet and the food was delicious. I'll definitely be coming back for more

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food is very delicious and staff was super nice. they gave us some free tritip because they were closing. great place

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